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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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